The Nostalgia Pit

It’s time to get drunk! Responsibly, that is… Today, we welcome in one of the cofounders of the Greenwood Cider Co. and a deacon on the drums: Marshall Petryni. Marshall is an old friend of mine from the days of high school, and he along with his two brothers have always been some of my favorite people to be around. So we are very excited to have him join us today. Rob even copped a bottle to revi...

This week on Rob’s Reviews, Celina chimes in to talk the new film Leave The World Behind, a dystopian psychological thriller about the fragility of societal infrastructure. But, that’s not all! We ponder the purpose of merkins, flamingos, and movie sequels to be released in 2024. We also talk mass psychogenic incidents throughout history including one in Seattle from the 1950s as well another from...

While this episode may be lacquered in post-Christmas disdain for consumerism and music in public settings, we manage to push through the aftermath of Rob’s trip to Best Buy to talk AI dating apps, 90s cartoons that all subsequently were knockoffs of TMNT, and what the greatest prize for being a kid with an appetite for Kool-Aid could be. We also talk oppositional defiant disorder, the resurgence...

What do Terrence Howard, kidney medicines, and chocolate bars have in common? Well, nothing, really – but they are all topics of discussion in this. very. episode! Wow… Who’da thunk? But that’s not all we talk about! We also talk about sin eaters, triangles, and The Sopranos. With one of Rob’s patented reviews, we discuss the Many Saints of Newark. Plus! Kevin takes us through an audition to be in...

What’s happenin’ folks? How’s your day going? Is it not going well because you’ve been wrapped up in a web of existential dread? And does that dread come from not knowing what Tutti Frutti by Little Richard is about?! I mean… I’ve lost dozens of hours of sleep just wondering: what the HELL was he talking about… Well, if I was just describing you or someone you know, than you’re in luck! Rob and Co...

This week we welcome in none other than the Karma Kid himself: Lt. Headtrip! Musician, linguist, podcaster extraordinaire, Trip joins us today to talk about everything from etymology to marketing nostalgia to the Tony Hawk Pro Skater soundtracks.  We also talk Star Trek, Rocko’s Modern Life, and tattoos. He also takes us through his own mind while taking a trip down salvia lane! Too much fun…...

This week we have a helluvan episode for you. It’s Song Spelunker season, and so we decided to go with none other than the GOAT; the greatest; Sarah McClaughlin. What song, you ask? Tune in to see! We also discuss the Alien franchise, Justin Roiland, and 50 Shades of Grey. Not only that, you may end up hearing about some lesser known Anthony Hopkins roles! All that and more, this week! Something A...

This week we welcome in a legend in the slam poetry scene of Bellingham, WA: none other than the fantabulous Spike Daeley. After teaching English all around the world from Tokyo to Boston, we were finally able to land this man as a guest. An absurdly talented poet, rapper, and linguist, Spike brought some wonderful topics for us at the Pit to ponder. We talk everything from the Bloodhound Gang, to...

It’s time for another patented Rob’s Reviews! This week, we get two for the price of one, with Rob going over some of the spooky films he watched for the Halloween season. The two in question are Cobweb and No One Will Save You; both 2023 films, and as per usual, there WILL be spoilers… We also talk about Animorphs, plot armor, and alien sex parties. So buckle up them seatbelts, cause we’re gonna...

Have you been subjected to music against your will? Or have you ever wondered what the difference between a villain and antagonist is? Maybe you’ve found yourself pondering late at night: why does Sunny D have an alcoholic seltzer? Well, here at the Pit, we’re gonna answer all of your questions and more as we talk about all the above, as well as the life of Steven Segal, media literacy, and Big Wi...

This week we welcome in podcast family. You may recognize his voice from some of the commercials in season 1, but he is also responsible for the podcast’s artwork! Not only that, Wizdumb is a legend in the Seattle hip hop scene and a master of the faceswap. We talk everything from pen & pixel album art, DMT, and selling used underwear. We also talk about whip-its, chip flavors of yesteryears,...

What do New Zealand accents, Christmas music, and fleshlights all have in common? Well… Nothing really, but we do talk about all three and more today! Why, you ask? There’s only one way to find out: listen to this week’s episode! We also take the listening audience behind the scenes to name a new segment as well as talk roasted chestnuts, the importance of origin stories, and butthole tattoos. Not...

It’s time for Mayhem! Mutant Mayhem, that is! Today we take a journey into the brand new TMNT animated film. If you weren’t able to tell by our 66th episode, we really enjoy the turtles of a mutant ninja variety, so we figured it would be a disservice to the listening audience if we ignored this cinematic expedition into our very own pits of nostalgia. SPOILER ALERT! We do talk details of the film...

Time to put our semi-sweet serious hats on and talk malarkey… That’s right! We sit down to talk about growing up with a cavalcade of world ending events constantly on the horizon, cultural trauma, and the paradox of tradition. We also talk the NFL’s non-profit status, how Burger King is being sued, and children being raised by the emotionally unavailable and/or immature. At this time we want to th...

This episode the crew gets lost in the sauce… Hot sauce, that is. While discussing furries, they stumble upon a goldmine of absurdity including one of the most racist halloween costumes imaginable via greatmascots.com When the time comes, we encourage you to scroll along with us. That's right! This one's a participatory episode... Not only that, but Rob somehow manages to cancel himself TWICE...

Yanked from our Patreon feed, we keep this one short and sweet! This week we get hijacked by The Bran Man – shockjock radio DJ from yesteryear for this episode. Recorded during the session for episodes three and four for season 2, we take some callers! Last of all, make sure to stay tuned til the end where we play the song Gremlins Thanksgiving by our spleen Madshroom MC. Gremlins Thanksgiving - M...

Today we welcome in the legendary Chance Random, poet, musician, writer extraordinaire! We decided to go full hip-hop centric and talk everything from bad white rappers, the slowed & reverbed trend, and musical dynasties. We also chat about getting kicked out of concerts from smoking weed, stand up comedy, and words that have changed definition over the years.  At this time we want to tha...

We are slipping into the darkness… It’s time for one of Rob’s patented Reviews! What is he reviewing, you ask? The 2015 Kurt Russel vehicle entitled Bone Tomahawk (spoiler alert!). We then talk fucked up movies, Radiohead, and Belle Gunness, the most notorious female serial killer ever. And make sure you stay tuned til the end for the song What If by Portland emcee Po$tul8. At this time we want to...

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to overdose on meth while running from the Nazis? Or perhaps everytime you heard One Week by the Barenaked Ladies, you thought to yourself: “...what in the world is this song about?!” Or maybe you’ve always wondered what doctor can amputate a leg the fastest… Well folks, as you’ve got the questions, we have the answers! Besides all that fun, we talk the...

Today we welcome in one of the funniest people I know, Hunter Shabazz! Hunter is the author of Tha Wicked Kitchen (Juggalo themed cookbook), author of the Pure Beef Coloring Book, and too many more ingeniously comedic things to list here… If you are unfamiliar with his work, I highly recommend checking it out. We chat about sprite commercials, Stephen Dorff vaping, and Fred Durst’s love of everyth...

Today we welcome in a very special guest, podcast superproducer Anthony Mayes. With such podcasts as Cinephobe, Basketball Illuminati, and the Friday Mailbag (available on the Count the Dings network), Mayes has managed to elevate the idea of what a podcast producer can be. His masterful creative touches act as the rug of his podcasts – really tying the room together… We chat about film trilogies,...

We got a helluva episode for you today! Welcoming back in our resident spleen Kevin aka Madshroom MC, we decided to go over some good ol’ fashioned forgotten history. Have you ever wondered why there’s never a customer in any Long John Silver’s fast food restaurants? Well, the reason is: they’re trash, but we may have discovered why they managed to stay open for so long… We also talk the world’s m...

Today we welcome in one of my favorite humans in the universe – and I know you may be thinking I say that a lot, but I’ve known Ali Simmons for just twenty years and she is one of the best friends a person could ask for. Recently venturing into the world of art and graphic design, Ali joins us today to talk video games, 90s infomercials, and fan art. She gifted us with a wonderful piece of art tha...

It’s time for part two of our sit down with the mixing engineer and masterer of this podcast: Alex Riddle. In this episode, we dive into the musical career of Rob, artistic purity, and the relationship between listener and audience. We also dig into the multitude of monikers of Riddle, fame, and Seth Rogan’s laugh. At this time, we want to thank our sponsors StrangeLoop Animation. A brand new visu...

Today we’re turning the spotlight inward to talk with the silent member of The Nostalgia Pit: Alex Riddle. You may recognize his name from our intro, as he is the person who makes Rob and I sound like smooth operators as opposed to dying crows. This interview, broken into two parts, contains gestating on the expectations of a content creator, the ethics of social media, and segregationist ideology...